All the Ways to Support What you Love!
As you know, healthy, intact forests and wetlands are vital to our well being and that of many other living things. You also know that it takes teamwork and vision to safeguard our natural areas.
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We have a big vision for the future and there is more work to be done. With you, it's all possible.​
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Hudson Taconic Lands,
formerly Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, Inc.
PO Box 790, Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 712-9211
Tax ID: 94-3444825
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HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US
CREATE A LEGACY GIFT
FOR CONSERVATION
Bequests - Begin your Legacy with Us
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
Beneficiaries - Leave a Lasting Gift
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Gift Intent Form - Tell us about Your Gift
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Please call our office at 518-712-9211 x 101 for a confidential discussion about any of these options.
Four Smart Giving Options
Rather than donating cash, many of our donors are opting for "smart giving," or non-cash options that not only support our mission but may also offer a variety of tax benefits. Explore the options below to learn more about giving stocks, cryptocurrency, gifts from your IRA, and making a grant from a donor-advised fund.
Stocks - Save on your Taxes by Donating Stocks
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset.
QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) - An Easy way to give from your IRA
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it!
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DAF (Donor Advised Fund) - Give a Grant from your DAF
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. Choose what you want to support through your DAF!
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Cryptocurrencies - A New Way to Give
We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits. You can donate crypto currency by going to Crypto for Charity and choosing Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, Inc. as the nonprofit.
Donate Real Estate
Gifts of appreciated real estate avoid capital gains taxes and could entitle you to a deduction against your taxable income, based on your property’s current appraised value.
Please contact Executive Director Jim Bonesteel at (518) 712–9211 Ext 101 or jim@rensselaerplateau.org for a confidential discussion or talk to our partners at Realty Gift Fund for more details.
DTC number:
0075-24699817
LPL Financial:
4707 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121-3091
Business Address:
Hudson Taconic Lands, Inc.
PO Box 790
Averill Park, NY 12018
Thank You for Being a Conservationist in Rensselaer County!
If you have any questions about ways to support us or further your support please contact us at (518) 712-9211 or info@rensselaerplateau.org. We also encourage you to join our mailing list to get the latest news and event updates.
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